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Igniting Possibility: Chicago Emerging Stars Joins City of Chicago’s Youth Biz Expo to Inspire the Next Generation of Leaders
Chicago Emerging Stars joined the City of Chicago’s Youth Biz Expo at Malcolm X College to inspire and empower over 200 CPS students exploring business, leadership, and innovation. The event reflected our mission to guide youth toward purpose, possibility, and power proving that when young people lead, communities thrive.
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Real Talk, Real Change, Real Community: A Night That Moved Us Forward
Last Thursday, something powerful happened inside Leo High School. Over 100 young people and community members came together for Real Talk: A Youth Conversation on Community + Safety, an evening filled with honesty, understanding, and hope. Hosted in partnership between the 006th District Community Policing Office and Chicago Emerging Stars, this event was more than a discussion, it was a movement in motion. The goal was simple: to create a safe, welcoming space with youth, f
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This Is What Love Looks Like: A Back-to-School Bash Built by Community, for Community
“This Is What Love Looks Like” A Recap of Our 2025 Third Annual Back-to-School Bash There are moments that remind us why we do this work....
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